Plaque

Rio Ferdinand

Inscription

Rio Ferdinand, born 1978, Peckham’s football legend, who lived on the Friary Estate.
London Borough of Southwark
Voted by the People

Site: Rio Ferdinand (1 memorial)

SE15, Peckham Park Road, Friary Estate

The plaque overlooks a patch of grass and a fenced concrete playground where Ferdinand played as a child.

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Rio Ferdinand

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Rio Ferdinand

Footballer. Played 81 times for the England national team 1997 - 2011, Born a...

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Southwark Council

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